Erectile unpredictability (EU)--a less pathologizing term that has emerged recently to describe what is more commonly known as erectile dysfunction--can be infuriating, especially when medical professionals tell you that the problem is all in your head. Those who struggle with EU want to know it's fixable. And in many cases they're more than happy to rely on a pill such as Viagra, which seemingly makes the problem disappear.

But when you simply take a pill rather than putting in the work of actively managing something like EU, you're not solving your underlying problem. Instead, you're just masking it by treating the symptom versus the cause.

My first book, She Comes First, began with the line "Confessions of a Premature Ejaculator." That was the hardest line I've ever had to write--and I'm a sex therapist. It's not easy to talk about sex in any circumstance, but I think premature ejaculators have it the toughest. Take erectile...

If you're perusing this blog, you probably already know what it can be like to occasionally ejaculate sooner than you--and your partner--would like. Sure, it's annoying. You're embarrassed, self-conscious, and worried you haven't pleased her. But is it a real problem? As frustrating as it is, coming too quickly every...

Sexual Adventure

by Kristen Mark, Ph.D.

This guidebook can help you introduce some spice into your intimate life. Covering many common thrills and sexual adventures, we'll give you pointers on how to dream big, and then tell you how to bring these new activities into the bedroom while keeping everyone safe--both physically and emotionally. By the time you finish reading this book, you'll have all the tools necessary to liven up your love life.

Erectile unpredictability (EU)--a less pathologizing term that has emerged recently to describe what is more commonly known as erectile dysfunction--can be infuriating, especially when medical professionals tell you that the problem is all in your head. Those who struggle with EU want to know it's fixable. And in many cases...

Recently, I conducted a study in collaboration with Good in Bed on penis perceptions. Though the study covered a wide range of penis-related subjects--including size, self-image, erectile dysfunction, and premature ejaculation--I found particularly interesting the statistics that highlighted a masturbation gap between men and women. Specifically, 25 percent of male...

A common request I receive in my role as a sex therapist is for tips on how to spice up one's sex life. One idea clients rarely consider is mutual masturbation, which is one of the simplest but hottest ways to mix things up. Mutual masturbation is when you masturbate...